Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer left his debut start with the Toronto Blue Jays because of soreness in his right lat muscle.

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer left Saturday's outing against the Baltimore Orioles early with right lat soreness, according to Hazel Mae of Sportsnet. Max Scherzer left the game with what the team said is "right lat soreness.

The Toronto Blue Jays have reasons to be confident that they can improve on their 74-88 record from last year. Not only do they still have Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette for the time being, but they also added future Hall of Fame pitcher Max Scherzer in the offseason.